I have alopecia. There. I've said it. I wear a wig. Until today, I've never admitted it to anyone outside my immediate family. Today's the day.
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Book Review: ‘Justice Failed: How “Legal Ethics” Kept Me in Prison for 26 Years’ by Alton Logan with Berl Falbaum
Alton Logan tells of spending 26 years in prison for murder even though two lawyers knew he was innocent.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Mental: Lithium, Love, and Losing My Mind’ by Jaime Lowe
First diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 16, in 'Mental: Lithium, Love, and Losing My Mind' Jaime Lowe looks at her 20 plus years taking lithium and the drug itself.
Read More »Book Review: “I Was Saved by the Bell” by Peter Engel
"I Was Saved by the Bell" by Peter Engel is far more than a trip down memory lane to Bayside High. It show you a man who dedicated his life and his talents to making the world a better place and how we are all better people because of it.
Read More »My Dad’s Legacy: A Father’s Day Reflection
To my father, the collector of history on this Father's Day 2016
Read More »Interview: In ‘Under The Black Sun’ X’s John Doe Shares Personal View of LA Punk Scene’s Origins
Video interview with John Doe of the band X about his new book "Under The Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk".
Read More »Ten Years After – A Decade Without and ‘With’ My Mom
In the years since she died I have grown stronger in my love for her, knowing what she did for me in life and feeling what she does for me now after life.
Read More »Prince Dies at 57 – Fondly Remembering Listening to ‘Purple Rain’ During Trip Through Europe
In 'Hamlet' Horatio bid another too soon dead prince a fond adieu with the words: “Goodnight, sweet prince/And fights of angels sing thee to thy rest,” and they are more than apropos here.
Read More »Remembering My Dad and The Greatest Generation on Veterans Day
Remembering the Greatest Generation as it dims from memory.
Read More »Ten Years After – Thinking About a Decade Spent at Blogcritics
During these ten years at BC, I have written about so many topics, all made possible by this forum where writers are welcomed, nurtured, and encouraged.
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